Subtract 16/9 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 7/9
2710 - 169 is 8390.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2710 = 27 × 910 × 9 = 24390 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
169 = 16 × 109 × 10 = 16090 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24390 - 16090 = 243 - 16090 = 8390
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